Millennial Minimalists

Learn the power of simplicity to reduce stress, improve your health, and "be more with less." Lauren and Kelly connect with minimalism and simplicity thought leader Courtney Carver. She is the author of Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More, and the creator of minimalist fashion challenge #Project333, which involves dressing with 33 items or less for 3 months. Courtney...

To celebrate 6 months since starting the Millennial Minimalists podcast, Lauren and Kelly ask each other 21 questions as part of a 6-month review! Join in the conversation as they share their fun and insightful minimalist experiences, actionable lessons, and relatable advice to help you get started or keep motivated. One of Lauren's biggest goals for 2019 is to become more environmentally consciou...

How do you define your identity, and how do your peers influence how you see yourself? If you are on this minimalism journey, do you define yourself as a minimalist? Lauren and Kelly discuss the interconnection between minimalism and identity. Specifically how minimalism helps us clear the excess clutter in our lives so that we can fully see our innate identity. We can then be more intentional whe...

If you want to start ridding your life of excess stuff and you are open to changing your relationship with your stuff, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren believe that 2019 is the year of tidying up so that we can reduce the time we spend on tidying up! While decluttering and organizing our lives is a great place to start, Kelly and Lauren stress that minimalism is an ongoing journey that re...

Learn how minimalism can help you stick to your New Year's resolutions! Lauren and Kelly say goodbye to 2018 by reviewing a list of minimalist lessons they have learned, and they celebrate the new year by sharing their minimalist goals and ambitions! When it comes to setting resolutions, Lauren and Kelly discuss how minimalist principles can help us maintain momentum and appreciate small wins. Usi...

Be inspired to give your friends and loved ones the gift of time and connection. Lauren and Kelly celebrate the holidays by exchanging the gift of 20 things, which aren't things. They each exchange 20 things they have learned from each other including minimalist lessons and fun facts and details about one another. Their exchange is thoughtful and witty, and they work to inspire you to find beauty...

'Tis the season and Kelly and Lauren start off this episode by sharing their tips on how to be intentional when it comes to both gift giving and receiving and how to avoid unnecessary material temptations. They then focus their conversation on consumerism and brands. Kelly shares her thoughts on the powerful impact millennials have on the success of brands and she argues that minimalism helps us w...

If you are looking to regain power over your goals and values – listen to this episode! Freedom is one of the ultimate benefits of adopting a minimalist lifestyle. Minimalism is freedom from clutter, freedom from temptations, freedom from keeping up with the joneses and so much more. Minimalism is not about constraining yourself, it's rather an opportunity to regain power over your physical, menta...

Learn how minimalism can help you on the path to productivity! For Lauren and Kelly, minimalism has inspired them to start their every day with a plan. Minimalism is a tool they use to achieve greater mental focus and work smarter. Lauren and Kelly rave about "the bullet journal" to prioritize their daily tasks. it's a fun journaling system that will transform the way you plan your life by helping...

Minimalism at its core is a door to greater happiness. Lauren and Kelly share their definitions of minimalism and the varying explanations between minimalist thought leaders including Colin Wright, The Minimalists, Joshua Becker, and Leo Babauta. Considering the growing interest in minimalism today, Lauren and Kelly reinforce that there are many types of minimalists and ways of living with less. T...

Whatever your relationship status is, listen to this episode! Meet Natalia Juarez, best known as "The Breakup Coach" and dating strategist who says LESS CAN BE WAY MORE when it comes to navigating breakups and attracting quality dates. Natalia joins Lauren and Kelly to talk about dating strategies, how to attract quality dates, breakups and exits plans, breakup recovery tips, and even ideas on how...

This is a special 1-hour episode and Lauren & Kelly's favorite so far! Be inspired, learn new strategies and laugh along the way! Lauren and Kelly aim to encourage non-minimalists to get started and inspire minimalist adopters to keep motivated. Lauren runs through the differences between non-minimalists and minimalists by breaking down the qualities and benefits of living simply. Kelly follows by...

Lauren and Kelly review their shared mission to push the minimalist movement forward and discuss their individual motivations for living with less. Lauren endorses this lifestyle as a responsible way to live that has brought her great calmness. For Kelly, adopting this lifestyle has given her a greater sense of happiness by making room for the things that matter. These ladies also support great mi...

Considering the smartphone is a favorite tool among minimalists, Lauren and Kelly discuss the importance of designing your smartphone so that it serves you and not the other way around. Learn how to declutter and simplify your phone so that your tools and apps add value to you. Kelly shares an incredible way to organize your apps, which immediately inspires Lauren to renovate her phone for the bet...

Lauren discusses a thoughtful exchange between loved ones that doesn't involve material things. Just two people, a pen and paper, and a memorable moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren and Kelly discuss "gifts" – all of the stuff we want, give and/or receive. Learn how to be a more intentional gift-giver and receiver and gain tips on how to take the stress out of shopping for minimalists and non-minimalist friends and family. While holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions are about expressing love and appreciation, we should be thoughtful about the gifts we want,...

Interested in decluttering your life but don't know where to start? Meet Jack Greystone. Jack is a Canadian artist, social media x-fluencer, and new minimalist adopter. Jack joins Lauren and Kelly to share his story and inspire you to get started and reap the benefits of living with less. Jack gained his social media stock from a satirical film he created called "Love, Man Bun" and today he develo...

There are tons of misunderstandings when it comes to being a minimalist and living simply. Lauren and Kelly run through common misconceptions such as the ideas that minimalists own very little and live in tiny homes. They also reinforce the true elements of minimalism. Minimalism is not one-dimensional, rather it's a personalized approach to simplifying your physical, mental, and emotional wellbei...

Challenge yourself to think about the products you buy on a weekly or monthly basis to keep up with your hygiene, wellbeing, and ideal self. How many products do you own? How many of these items do you use or truly need? Lauren and Kelly argue that we don't need much, and one of the best ways to declutter our obsession with products is to challenge ourselves to go without some or eliminate. Get in...

Learn how to design your home so that it reflects your values and goals. A minimalist home is not an empty space with bare walls, rather it can be colorful and showcase your personality. It's about creating a home that is functional to your life and makes you happy. Minimalism is about being intentional with what you own and creating a space that reflects that. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Meditation is a form of mental fitness. It is a time to harness your thoughts and strengthen your focus. Lauren and Kelly discuss the power of meditation to declutter your mind and live a life with greater intention. Learn about the many forms and benefits and how meditation can be a complimentary component to living simply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren and Kelly discuss common 'temptations' and how to resist them. Learn how to resist temptation when it comes to food, shopping, social media, and our attraction to others. Kelly concludes that falling into temptation isn't always a bad thing as long as we achknowledge and manage the urge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren shares her morning routine with the world ;). She never misses her morning cup of coffee and reading time. If you haven't mastered the perfect morning routine for your lifestyle, Lauren suggests a few ideas that may inspire you. Also check out episode 12, "Design Your Moring Routine." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's important to 'Develop Your Why' when it comes to adopting a minimalist lifestyle. Lauren and Kelly reveal their 'whys' and inspire you to curate a minimalist life that works best for you and your goals. The practice of minimalism can vary from person to person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your morning routine? Lauren and Kelly talk trial and error and simple strategies for getting the most out of your mornings. Should you workout, journal, and/or meditate? Find what works for you to keep your mornings simple and proactive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices